Thursday, August 14, 2008

One day at the log cabin I was so excited to count 7 grosbeaks flying around my bird feeder. Of course as soon as I retrieved my camera - they all disappeared. Later on, this juvenile male grosbeak appeared in the tree. I hope he hangs around...I have more sunflower seeds....

You are so lucky to have grosbeaks! One of our favorite things about migration is the arrival of the Rose-breasted Grosbeaks. They sometimes stay around for two weeks and then travel on. They are such lovely birds.

Since they don't stay around, we've never seen a juvenile. Thanks for sharing this great picture.